Case Studies
CPG Company Takes Customer Fill Rates to the Next Level by Connecting Forecasting and Retailer Data
Overview
Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Data Management Platforms | |
Consumer Goods | |
Sales & Marketing Warehouse & Inventory Management | |
Demand Planning & Forecasting Predictive Replenishment Supply Chain Visibility | |
Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration | |
Operational Impact
The company reduced its weekly forecast error by more than 40% using e2open Demand Sensing. | |
By connecting Demand Sensing to Demand Signal Management and systematically using retailer data as an input for forecasting, the company achieved an additional 12% reduction in forecast error. | |
Joining the two systems also reduced inventory levels, unplanned production changes, and the number of expedited shipments required to meet service commitments. | |
Quantitative Benefit
Increased business coverage from 55% to 70% of its sales. | |
Reduced weekly forecast error by more than 40%. | |
Achieved an additional 12% reduction in forecast error. | |